What is the landform created when a river overflows and changes course permanently?
A. Meander
B. Delta
C. Natural levee
D. Oxbow lake
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An oxbow lake forms when a meander loop is cut off from the main channel, creating a U-shaped lake.It results from river course change due to erosion and deposition.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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